n. an action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
n. An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Conduct suitable to the devil; extreme wickedness; deviltry.
n. The whole body of evil spirits.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Devilish character or conduct; extreme wickedness; wicked mischief.
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n. wicked and cruel behavior
n. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Word Usage
"But this conflation of good times with devilry is like something out of a 17th century Puritan ethic which goes by the dictum that someone somewhere is enjoying themselves and this must be stopped immediately."